[conservatism_IS_compassion]

I understand that it's only human to succumb to the blandishments of journalism's propaganda campaign; I myself was conned by it for about 40 years. I also understand that it's only human not to want to admit to yourself that you have been conned. That's why I suspect that it will be some time before you decide that my diagnosis is essentially correct. If indeed you ever do. But, I try . . .

And, as a teacher it's only too possible that in all good faith you have taught as fact things that I claim are not to be taken for granted. Having done so would make you all the more reluctant to believe that what you taught was anything less than the Gospel Truth.

And, were that so, it would only be human of you to take offense at my pointing that out. As long, that is, as you can stand being inside that house of mirrors . . .

[summer]

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts here, and for your newest posts above. Interesting!

Also, see post #162 - Jeb's letter to the NYT, 6/23/02.